Newark, New Jersey’s largest city, has long been a Teach For America placement site. While it still faces significant economic and educational challenges, the city is experiencing significant resurgence. The city benefits from being home to the acclaimed New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the celebrated Newark Museum.
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| Site Since: 1993 |
| Corps Size: 88 |
| Average yearly temperature: 54.8° |
| Car: Necessity of car access dependent on location of residence |
Salary: See cost of living  |
With nearly 280,000 residents, Newark is in the center of northern New Jersey. One of the country's best-kept secrets, New Jersey offers an eclectic blend of social and cultural opportunities that underscore its urban and rural character. With easy access to New York City (15-20 minutes by train), Newark offers an appealing option for those attracted to both big-city life and the advantages of less densely populated areas. Food-lovers of Newark enjoy numerous ethnic restaurants. Sports enthusiasts here can watch the NFL's New York Giants and Jets, the NBA's Nets, and the NHL's Devils at the nearby Meadowlands Sports Complex. Music aficionados find that concert options are as varied as they are numerous. Beyond Newark’s city limits, almost two-thirds of New Jersey is comprised of farms and woodland areas. About half of the state is on a coastal plain along the Atlantic Ocean, offering outdoor explorers ample opportunities to hike, bike, boat, and just "get away." In particular, the Appalachian range in the northwest corner of the state is a haven for skiing and hiking, and the Jersey Shore remains one of the most popular beach areas on the East Coast.
Northern New Jersey offers all of the excitement and convenience of urban living, yet remains relatively affordable. The areas in which corps members live generally have excellent access to major shopping centers, numerous international restaurants, and professional sports venues. Most corps members choose to live in Newark, Jersey City, Montclair, Bloomfield, or Hoboken. These areas resemble many neighborhoods in New York City in their youthfulness and variety, but at far lower costs.
The relatively small size of the Newark corps creates a strong sense of commitment and community among its members. Corps members receive ongoing support from program directors and participate in monthly content-specific learning teams to address their particular needs. Many corps members teach in the same school as other corps members or alumni, allowing them to share best practices and support each other on school-specific issues. Furthermore, corps members are invited to participate in social and community events throughout their two years in the corps. These events, such as Make a Difference Day, MLK Day of Service, and Youth Service Day, are all organized by Newark’s Brick Committee (a group comprised of current corps members and alumni which seeks to establish connections between corps members and community partners). Not only do corps members live together, share lesson plans, and meet for dinner or coffee, many even take day or weekend trips to the various exciting places that New Jersey has to offer.
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